Our Safer Recruitment Training helps schools create and sustain safer learning environments by embedding safeguarding principles into every stage of the hiring process, from job design and shortlisting to interviews, vetting, and final appointments. This course ensures that everyone involved in recruitment understands how to identify risks, recognise warning signs, and make child-centred hiring decisions that keep children safe.
New Dates: To be communicated
Duration: 3 Hours
Participants should already have a general understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Those new to the safeguarding can begin with our Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection course.
Course Objectives: By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Plan and prepare for recruitment in a way that prioritises safeguarding.
- Design job adverts and role descriptions that reflect child protection responsibilities.
- Conduct shortlisting and interviews that test suitability to work with children.
- Carry out vetting, reference, and background checks confidently.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns or red flags.
- Manage and assess any allegations or conduct concerns that arise after appointment.
This Safer Recruitment course is aligned with current child protection legislation and safeguarding guidance and is suitable for schools operating within both Nigerian and international education frameworks.
Who Should Attend: This training is designed for anyone involved in recruitment, leadership, or safeguarding within educational settings, including:
- Headteachers, principals, and proprietors
- Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Assistant Safeguarding Leads (ASLs)
- Human Resources and administrative staff
- School governors and board members
- Department heads and team leaders
Learning Mode Options: Physical, and Live Virtual Classroom.
Why Train with Safeglia?
All our trainings are delivered by qualified safeguarding professionals, and are designed around current education standards and local regulatory expectations. Our trainings support compliance and strengthens organisational safeguarding culture.
Do you recruit staff or volunteers in non-school settings?
Safeglia also delivers Safer Recruitment Training for Faith-Based, Community, and Youth Organisations, ensuring that every organisation working with children applies the same safeguarding standards. Safeglia offers a complete range of training, consultancy, and resources to help you build a safer organization. View our range of courses here.
Training Fee (Each fee includes materials and certification):
- Virtual: NGN 30,000 per person
- Physical: NGN 50,000 per person
- Group discounts apply for physical training of groups of 5 or more
- Contact us at info@safegliaconsult for a discounted group invoice.
Technical Requirements for Virtual Participants:
- Platform: Zoom or Google Meet
- Requirements:
- A stable internet connection
- A computer or tablet with audio and video capabilities
Registration Details: Please register here in advance to receive the link to the live session. A confirmation email with instructions and the online class link will be sent upon registration. Registration ends 24 hours to the session.
Certificate: A digital participatory certificate will be given to registered participants who:
- Complete activities and engage in discussion
- Fill the attendance form
- Complete the training
- Keep their video on for the duration of the class (For virtual sessions)